Articles on allergist-immunologist
Ukraine experiences three waves of plant pollination. In March–April, trees release catkins. During this wave, especially in forest and forest-steppe zones, two peaks of tree pollination are observed. Alder is the first to bloom, followed by birch, supported by hornbeam and ash. Due
Main methods of treatment of infectious mononucleosis in children Mononucleosis - what kind of disease is it? This is an acute infectious disease, the causative agent of which is most often the Epstein-Barr virus, which belongs to the group of herpesviruses. Infectious mononucleosis occurs with the
Arthritis is an inflammatory process of any origin in any joint. Signs of arthritis of the hands or, for example, the foot, will be similar due to the classic "five" manifestations of inflammation. These include redness, swelling, increased local temperature, pain, and impaired function (specificall
Methods of treatment of cytomegalovirus in children and adults Cytomegalovirus infection belongs to the herpesvirus family. The disease is latent in healthy people, but is dangerous for patients with immunodeficiency (HIV-infected people taking immunosuppressants after organ and tissue transplantati
Symptoms, factors and treatment of allergic rhinitis A runny nose caused by an irritating factor is medically classified as allergic rhinitis. This disease is non-infectious, it is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nasal passages and sinuses. Allergic rhinitis is treated on an outpatient
Lupus erythematosus - what kind of disease is it. Causes, symptoms, treatment Lupus erythematosus is one of the most complex diseases, which is characterized by an attack of the body's immune system on its own cells. Diagnosis of lupus is usually not difficult, the difficulty is that the pathology a
Symptoms and treatment of allergies in children. Types of allergies Allergy is an inadequate reaction of the body to any stimulus, which can be both external and internal. The symptoms and treatment of allergies in children are the domain of doctors, but parents should also know the main features of
Rubella Symptoms and Treatment Rubella belongs to the category of acute infectious diseases. Most often, it is diagnosed in children, but rubella symptoms in adults are identical. The spread of the disease can only be contained and the risk of infection minimized through vaccination. Modes of
Therefore, any problem related to this part of the upper respiratory tract entails a significant violation of a person's quality of life. Swelling of the throat - what is it? People of all ages can develop an extremely dangerous condition, symptomatically described as swelling of the throat. Such a
Causes of myasthenia, symptoms Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by decreased muscle tone and rapid fatigue. The causes of myasthenia have not yet been studied. In some cases, the pathology occurs against the background of hyperplasia of the thymus gland, systemic conne
Blood immunogram Immunogram is a complex of laboratory blood analysis studies, its task is objective assessment of indicators of immune status - quantitative and qualitative. A referral for diagnosis can only be given by a doctor if there are sufficient reasons, that is, if the patient has symptoms
Splenomegaly. Causes, symptoms, treatment of an enlarged spleen Splenomegaly - what is it, how is it treated, is it dangerous? These questions are asked by patients to whom doctors have announced such a diagnosis. Splenomegaly is any enlargement of the spleen that can occur as a result of a wide var
Symptoms and treatment of bronchial asthma in children Bronchial asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the respiratory tract, which in people with increased sensitivity to triggers is accompanied by bronchial obstruction of varying degrees. The main symptoms of asthma: wheezing attacks, diffic
Epstein-Barr virus symptoms, treatment According to statistics, 90% of people over the age of 40 have the Epstein-Barr virus in their bodies. Most develop immunity to the virus, but in some cases special treatment (especially supportive) should be carried out. The symptoms of the Epstein-Barr virus
Polyarteritis nodosa is an inflammatory process in the walls of small and medium-sized arteries. Due to this pathology, the blood supply is disturbed, as a result, it leads to multiple organ failure. The exact causes of polyarteritis nodosa are still unknown. It has been found that it most often
How to recognize and treat allergic contact dermatitis in children and adults Injury of the skin by various chemical agents can lead to its inflammation. If these substances have allergenic properties, contact allergic dermatitis occurs, the symptoms of which are quite easy to recognize, but treatme
Column by Kateryna Mykhailivna Kovbasko, Candidate of Medical Sciences, Pediatrician, Pediatric Allergist at the Dobrobut Medical Network Spring in Quarantine: Seasonal Allergies Are Still Here The sun, warmth, and spring air—each year, we eagerly await the arrival of spring. This year, howe
A sore throat can be a sign of various processes in the respiratory system and not only. Sometimes it goes away in a couple of hours, and sometimes it can be quite prolonged. In order to eliminate the cause of constant throat scratch, it is almost always necessary to consult a good otolaryngologist